ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 85226

Part of Chandler, AZ

Pop. 42,294·Maricopa County·81st most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,795/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$137

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 85226 · $1,795

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,314

1 BR

$1,424

2 BR

$1,658

3 BR

$2,213

4 BR+

$2,454

Research median

$1,658/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 85226 usually run 0.9% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in July, about $32 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 85226 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 85226 changed +2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85226 rose 34.9% while median household income rose 34% ($85,705 to $114,817). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 85226 is 35.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,817) is $2,870 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,270); a 3-bedroom is $3,030.

Rank in Chandler

3rd cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Chandler.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 85044, 7 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,554/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 85226. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,540/yr

At $1,795/mo median

Location

CityChandler

StateAZ

CountyMaricopa County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85226 (Chandler, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

42,294

Median income

$114,817

Median age

36.2

Renters

39.2%

Age distribution

22.3%

25.3%

26.5%

13.5%

12.4%

Under 1822.3%

18–3425.3%

35–5426.5%

55–6413.5%

65+12.4%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

63.7%

18.4%

White63.7%

Black3.9%

Hispanic18.4%

Asian10.5%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

15.5%

30.8%

50.6%

No HS diploma3.1%

HS diploma15.5%

Some college30.8%

Bachelor's+50.6%

Housing tenure

60.8%

39.2%

Owner60.8%

Renter39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85226 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,473 → $1,795

up 21.9%

Income

$94,728 → $114,817

up 21.2%

Population

41,988 → 42,294

up 0.7%

Renter share

39.2% → 39.2%

+0.0 pts

Bachelor's+

49% → 50.6%

+1.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85226 in Chandler, AZ stood at $1,473 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,795, reflecting a 21.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $94,728 to $114,817 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85226 in Chandler, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 85226

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 85226 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $1,795/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,424/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,658/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($114,817/yr), ZIP 85226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,795/mo in ZIP 85226. The local median household income is $114,817/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85226?

Rent in ZIP 85226 has risen 2.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 85226?

Asking rents in ZIP 85226 are usually lowest in December, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $32 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 85226?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 85226 rose 34.9% while median household income rose 34%, from $85,705 to $114,817. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 85226 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85226 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #81 of 183 at $1,795/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 85226 changed +2.3%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.